Hard to shift gears on Manual transmission

[stefanhaard]

1 and 2 is very hard to switch and 3-5 and reverse is ok. have I a clutch problem? or is it something else.

[John Jones Jr.]

Hard to tell from just what you have said. More than likely it is a worn clutch assembly causing the problem but it could also be worn gear lever linkages too. Get car inspected by a tech/mechanic then you'll know what's what.

[Pagz]

As above check the shift linkage bushes are still intact , chances are you a missing a few!, they are a high wear part and usually drop out completely.

[Mike51809]

Could possibly be a warn synchro too, bent linkage or old bushings like they said all could be... When does the clutch grab? I say synchro because those 2 gears are selected with the same synchro or that shifting fork too